Comments on: Pirates Sign Jose Veras

By: Demonio Red

Demonio Red — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 22:51:00 +0000

When the difference in the offensive numbers is THAT vast then you don’t bother looking at defensive numbers. You really don’t.

The Pirates give up 6 to 8 outs almost every night Barajas and Barmes start together. If you’re buying the argument about their defense then you’re drinking the P.R. Kool Aid.

By: Demonio Red

Demonio Red — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 22:49:00 +0000

Rod would make a wonderful janitor.

By: Demonio Red

Demonio Red — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 22:48:00 +0000

Demonio Red • a few seconds ago Liar. "Actually in the last ten games, both have started five games. If you included today's game, Barajas has started 6 of the last 11. If you go back to the prervious 12, Barajas has started 7." Penguin owns you.

By: Demonio Red

Demonio Red — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 22:45:00 +0000

“Actually in the last ten games, both have started five games. If you
included today’s game, Barajas has started 6 of the last 11. If you go
back to the prervious 12, Barajas has started 7.” Liar.

Penguin owns you.

By: Dave Parker's Unfiltered Camel

Dave Parker's Unfiltered Camel — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 17:03:00 +0000

Great to see The Fort doing so well. Great guy and a hard worker. Reminds me a little of Mike Lavalliere, maybe because he’s not very big.

By: Angus

Angus — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 15:19:00 +0000

Starling Marte= Jose Tabata
Travis Snider= Brandon Moss
McKenry= The Answer

By: Angus

Angus — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 15:00:00 +0000

MERCER should be starting every day as well.

By: L G

L G — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:57:00 +0000

thank you and Good article.

Offensively, of course YES.
Still I would have liked included in this article comparisons on their defensive #s, though both i believe are below average.
Both seem OK in blocking the plate and bad pitches.
Why are both their arms so bad at throwing base stealers out? Are our pitchers just that bad at holding runners?
Both seem to be below average in pitch framing skills, but would have liked to see some info on that as well.
Pitch calling is over-rated, but just curious the #s for the pitchers when either catcher starts.

By: burgh_fan

burgh_fan — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:30:00 +0000

I think the term starting catcher needs to be defined here. McKenry is not the type of player who should be a traditional starting catcher. Those are a rare breed right now. Only 6 players have starter 80+ games at catcher this season. McKenry has however earned the large half of the time share.

By: Lee Young

Lee Young — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:05:00 +0000

The answer to the headline question should be an emphatic YES, its about time!!

Rod will make a wonderful backup! lol